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This eggless loaf is very dense and moist. It originated during World War II, when eggs, milk and butter were in short supply.Raisin Cake
Ingredients
- 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 1/4 cups water 1/3 cup shortening 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 cups raisins 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1 In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, water, shortening, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon and raisins. Bring to a boil, and continue boiling for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
2 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8x4 inch loaf pan. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
3 In a large bowl, combine the raisin mixture with the flour mixture. Pour into prepared pan.
4 Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 55 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean.
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